Today I decided I want to buy a new gun, I'd like to get a revolver, I don't have one and I've always wanted one. I'd like to get it in .22lr because I really like that round for range shooting, the one problem I have with .22lr revolvers is that the ones I've looked at online, smith and wesson 317 and charter arms pathfinder do not seem to be intimidating weapons, if a criminal broke into my house I'd probably have to kill him because the gun might not scare him away. Does anyone know if there is a small sized .22lr revolver that is intimidating?
Scary .22lr revolver
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MCgunner
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Get a .38. .22s are for rabbit hunting. .38s are fun to shoot and they'll kill rabbits, too! It's a lot more reliable stopper than any .22 and loading it up with .38 hollowpoints can intimidate, if that's important. More important is that if you have to use it, it will do the job if you do your part. You can shoot for center mass and don't have to worry about hitting an eye socket to stop the fight.
Kaylee
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what treeprof said.
(Though "stochastic" means "random".. I had to look it up. Thought I'd save the work for them that didn't want to bother.
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That said, any gun is intimidating when it's pointed at you, I'm imagine.
THAT said.. if you're seriously looking for a defensive weapon for your home, and are set on a revolver, may I suggest moving up to a medium-sized .38 or .357? Heck of a lot more suited to the task, unless you've problems with your hands that won't let you handle the recoil? Some decent models can still be found out there under $300
(Though "stochastic" means "random".. I had to look it up. Thought I'd save the work for them that didn't want to bother.
)That said, any gun is intimidating when it's pointed at you, I'm imagine.
THAT said.. if you're seriously looking for a defensive weapon for your home, and are set on a revolver, may I suggest moving up to a medium-sized .38 or .357? Heck of a lot more suited to the task, unless you've problems with your hands that won't let you handle the recoil? Some decent models can still be found out there under $300
MatthewVanitas
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Like a lot of discussions on THR, this comes down to:
Are you looking for a:
a) plinking/target pistol that can serve for home defense in a pinch?
b) home defense pistol that you can plink with?
If b), then you probably want to buy a .357, 3" or 4" barrel, in a frame size that feels comfortable to you, from a quality manufacturer (Ruger, S&W, Colt, maybe Taurus). Load with .357 Mag for defense, but shoot low-cost .38Spl ammo at the range.
If a), then any good .22LR by a reliable manufacturer will give you plenty of good shooting practice, and will sure beat a baseball-bat in a defensive situation. Since concealed carry of this revolver is not planned, why not check out a full-sized .22LR, like the S&W 617?
Even better, most 617 models hold 10 rounds, so even "more better" than a baseball bat.
It just depends whether the target/plinking aspect or the defensive aspect is playing a larger role in this particular purchase.
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Are you looking for a:
a) plinking/target pistol that can serve for home defense in a pinch?
b) home defense pistol that you can plink with?
If b), then you probably want to buy a .357, 3" or 4" barrel, in a frame size that feels comfortable to you, from a quality manufacturer (Ruger, S&W, Colt, maybe Taurus). Load with .357 Mag for defense, but shoot low-cost .38Spl ammo at the range.
If a), then any good .22LR by a reliable manufacturer will give you plenty of good shooting practice, and will sure beat a baseball-bat in a defensive situation. Since concealed carry of this revolver is not planned, why not check out a full-sized .22LR, like the S&W 617?
Even better, most 617 models hold 10 rounds, so even "more better" than a baseball bat.
It just depends whether the target/plinking aspect or the defensive aspect is playing a larger role in this particular purchase.
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NewShooter
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Does it have to be a revolver? The Baretta U22 NEOS is an autoloader in
22LR but its a large frame gun. The blued version with black grips looks pretty serious as long as they dont see the .22 hole in the end of the barrel.
Just a thought because I've been looking at them lately but its not the best defensive round.
22LR but its a large frame gun. The blued version with black grips looks pretty serious as long as they dont see the .22 hole in the end of the barrel.
Just a thought because I've been looking at them lately but its not the best defensive round.
357wheelgunner
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.22 autos mostly look like pellet guns, especially plastic .22s.
Get a .38 or .357 revolver, they can be easily had for $200 commonly (S&W model 10)
Get a .38 or .357 revolver, they can be easily had for $200 commonly (S&W model 10)
ribbonstone
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Anyonme who relies on intimidation is looking to get himself killed....idealy, the bad guy would never see the gun that shot him..waving a big mean looking gun around gives the bad gun more justification in shooting you than it does in scaring him off (after all..he broke into your house...how do you figure he's going to be unaware of the possibility of a homwonwer reacting to that?).
Lets put it this way...if i was undecided what to do, and you waved a gun at me, I'd certainly shoot you dead in a heartbeat.
Lets put it this way...if i was undecided what to do, and you waved a gun at me, I'd certainly shoot you dead in a heartbeat.
newfalguy101
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If you want intimidation, you need something with BIG holes to catch the bad guys attention.
12 ga shotgun, pump thank you very much, the sound of the slide being "racked" is enough to deter all but the most misguided souls
12 ga shotgun, pump thank you very much, the sound of the slide being "racked" is enough to deter all but the most misguided souls
22-rimfire
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Any gun that is pointed at you is intimidating whether it be a 22 or 500 S&W. I find BB guns intimidating. The bad guy doesn' have any idea if you know how to use it or if you WILL use it. Don't pull or point a gun on someone if you have not made the decision that you WILL shoot.
If you haven't shot much, a large framed 22 revolver is a great idea and they are pretty big guns. The S&W 617 is one example. There are lots of others. Buy a good one and it will last a lifetime of shooting.
If you haven't shot much, a large framed 22 revolver is a great idea and they are pretty big guns. The S&W 617 is one example. There are lots of others. Buy a good one and it will last a lifetime of shooting.
kjeff50cal
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In order for a .22 to be intimidating you have to double it....... .22 + .22 = .44
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MCgunner
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How about staring down the twin tubes of a 12 gauge twice pipe? That's about as intimidating as it gets as far as visuals go.
But, I agree with this statement. Stealth is the key and if the other guy is armed with a gun, gunfights ain't about intimidation, they're about killin'. the only time I would intimidate is if the other guy was across the room with a knife, and the very first move other than dropping the knife gets him capped and, yes, I'm totally justified. A knife is a deadly weapon and I'm in immanent danger.
But, I agree with this statement. Stealth is the key and if the other guy is armed with a gun, gunfights ain't about intimidation, they're about killin'. the only time I would intimidate is if the other guy was across the room with a knife, and the very first move other than dropping the knife gets him capped and, yes, I'm totally justified. A knife is a deadly weapon and I'm in immanent danger.
joab
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Thank you
.22 are not for intimidating, but then no gun should be, but used properly it can be a suitable home defense gun.
Use it to help you get back to your shotgun if you are seperated
lebshiff21
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a Walther P22 is a non-pellet-looking gun in .22 - But I'd still vote for a .357 for its versatility.
22luvr
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My NEOS intimidating enough...
I'd hate to be looking up at the barrel of my all-black Beretta U22 NEOS with the BSA red-dot scope. It definitely has that menacing high tech tactical look. Deadly? You bet in the right hands. Ten rounds as fast as the shooter can pull the trigger and enough accuracy to put those rounds precisely.
Real intimidation? 12 ga shotgun.
I'd hate to be looking up at the barrel of my all-black Beretta U22 NEOS with the BSA red-dot scope. It definitely has that menacing high tech tactical look. Deadly? You bet in the right hands. Ten rounds as fast as the shooter can pull the trigger and enough accuracy to put those rounds precisely.
Real intimidation? 12 ga shotgun.
I've been shot at with a 22 revolver and I'd have to say I was none too happy about it! Though I suppose I'd have been more intimidated by a 12 gauge. I've used 22lr chambers firearms for defense on rare occasion and while I know it is not ideal I feel I can generally use them well enough to get the job done.
Taurus 617 CCW
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You could always load a 12 ga. shell full of .22 shells. That way you could have a big bore and small bullets at the same time. 
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The 22 is not likly to do that. One case I handled where a mental subject shot themselves in the femur with a 22 pistol. The bullet came apart not the bone. He was in pain but it was hard to tell he had even been shot. Also you never never never shoot to wound. Shoot to stop or don't shoot. You will get charged if you shoot to wound. Because your using lethal force when you obviously did not feel your life was endanger.
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Taurus 617 CCW said:You could always load a 12 ga. shell full of .22 shells. That way you could have a big bore and small bullets at the same time.
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I think that violates SOME law out there. Has to. Its gotta...nope...can't find it. Lemme know when you are goin shootin' with this load, 617. I wanna watch...from a distance!
1. Never point a gun at someone if you are not willing to kill them. Otherwise, they will kill you.
2. The S&W 617 does look like a fearsome weapon. So what. See rule number 1 above.
3. Sounds like you need a 1911 w/.22 adapter. .22 at the range, .45 at home for protection. You can also get a 9mm or .40 cz-75, along with the .22 "cadet" adapter. Big-bore at home, .22 at the range.
4. Don't forget rule number 1. Really.
2. The S&W 617 does look like a fearsome weapon. So what. See rule number 1 above.
3. Sounds like you need a 1911 w/.22 adapter. .22 at the range, .45 at home for protection. You can also get a 9mm or .40 cz-75, along with the .22 "cadet" adapter. Big-bore at home, .22 at the range.
4. Don't forget rule number 1. Really.
mjb
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I have the best of both worlds---
Colt Trooper Mk III .22LR 4 inch barrel
Colt Trooper Mk III .357 Magnum 4 inch barrel
.22s are great for practice, but not good for stopping power. Have you considered a .22 Magnum revolver?
Colt Trooper Mk III .22LR 4 inch barrel
Colt Trooper Mk III .357 Magnum 4 inch barrel
.22s are great for practice, but not good for stopping power. Have you considered a .22 Magnum revolver?
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